Palestinian statehood recognition

‘True to the historic commitment’: France recognises Palestinian state at UN Summit; Macron links step to ‘peaceful future for Israel’

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a meeting at the United Nations aimed at galvanising support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at UN headquarters. (Picture credit: AP) France formally recognised the state of Palestine on Monday, marking a significant diplomatic step at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where world […]

‘Can’t relinquish right to resist’: Hamas dismisses US special envoy Witkoff’s ‘disarm’ claim; calls his Gaza visit a ‘staged show’

Hamas on Saturday firmly rejected claims it has agreed to disarm as part of the ongoing ceasefire negotiations with Israel, asserting its “national and legal” right to resist what it calls the “Israeli occupation.” The denial, reported by Al Jazeera, was issued in response to remarks allegedly made by US President Donald Trump’s special envoy […]